Tina Smith in 2020 MN Senatorial race
On Environment:
Supports EPA agreement on St. Louis River contamination
Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Stauber, announced the Environmental Protection Agency signed a $4.5 million agreement to remediate contaminated sediment in the St. Louis River Area of Concern on
Lake Superior. "Lake Superior is also a vital component of our tourism and shipping industries," Stauber stated. "By investing in the health and vitality of the St. Louis River, we are preserving this national treasure for future generations to enjoy."
Source: Brainerd Dispatch on 2020 Minnesota Senate race
Apr 1, 2020
On War & Peace:
No War with Iran without Congressional OK
Constituent letter June, 2019: "I cosponsored Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico's Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act. This bipartisan bill would prevent the President from using the military to strike Iran except with
an express act of Congress authorizing such action or in response to an imminent threat to the United States from Iran. I will continue to be a strong advocate in Congress for seeking diplomatic solutions that reduce the risk of military conflict."
Source: MinnesotaPeaceProject.org on 2020 Minnesota Senate race
Jun 1, 2019
On War & Peace:
Voted to remove US armed forces from Yemen
Senator Smith voted for S.J.Res. 7 to remove US armed forces from hostilities in Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. Passed Senate on March 13, vetoed by President. 03.13.2019. Senator Smith voted "yea" on a joint resolution
providing for congressional disapproval of proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia certain defense articles and services. 06.20.2019
[Saudi Arabia led a bombing campaign in Yemen, using weapons supplied by the United States].
Source: MinnesotaPeaceProject.org on 2020 Minnesota Senate race
Mar 13, 2019
On Social Security:
Raise payroll cap; no to raising eligibility age
Regarding Social Security funding, Smith said she would support changing the payroll earnings limit but did not favor increasing the age of eligibility for recipients.
Medicare also needs reforms and she advocates allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with the drug companies in the same fashion utilized by the Veterans Administration.
Source: ABC Newspapers on 2020 Minnesota Senate race
Oct 4, 2018
Page last updated: Oct 24, 2020